The Metropolitan Opera has closed, but it's offering nightly streams of encore presentations from its Live in HD series. The streams began on Monday, March 16th, 2020. Each will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the date listed below, and will remain available on metopera.org until 6:30 p.m. the next day. If you happen to use a Met Opera on Demand app, it will be available there too. To watch the … [Read more...] about Schedule for Metropolitan Opera’s free nightly streams through March 14
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Raleigh Little Theatre presenting “Snow White” in a socially distanced outdoor setting
Raleigh Little Theatre is sharing two productions in March. "A Number," a psychological thriller that focuses on human cloning, will be offered online. And an imaginative retelling of "Snow White" will be be the first show of the season presented in an outdoor, socially distanced setting. Read on for information on both. A Number March 5th to 13th, 2021 Online Single link: … [Read more...] about Raleigh Little Theatre presenting “Snow White” in a socially distanced outdoor setting
Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
The Mardi Gras parades are canceled this year in New Orleans, and maybe the only silver lining of that is that those of who are not in New Orleans can experience a bit of the fun through the online event that NOLA.com is presenting. Mardi Gras For All Y'all takes place online for three nights, February 12th to 14th, 2021, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night. You can watch it on nola.com, … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
Free virtual puppet shows for kids with Puppet Show Incorporated
Puppet Show Incorporated presents puppet shows, including an art activity, for children around the Triangle. For the time being, the events are taking place online. Free February Virtual Puppet Show Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 10 a.m. Zoom Free Puppet Show Incorporated presents the Chinese folktale, The Greatest Treasure Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at 10:00 am via Zoom. … [Read more...] about Free virtual puppet shows for kids with Puppet Show Incorporated
Black Nativity Durham — watch online this year
Black Nativity Durham, one of the Triangle's favorite Christmas traditions, will be presented online this year. It will be streaming on demand, starting Friday, December 18th, 2020, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for an individual, and $15 for a family. Purchase your ticket here. The press release and some pictures from the production: One of Durham’s top traditions continues this weekend … [Read more...] about Black Nativity Durham — watch online this year
SPARKcon 2020 canceled
SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art & design festival produced by the non-profit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange, in Raleigh NC. SPARKcon is not taking place in 2020, but will be back better than ever in 2021. … [Read more...] about SPARKcon 2020 canceled
Stream Hamilton movie, with original Broadway cast, starting July 3
For Hamilton fans, the long awaited day has come. Disney Plus subscribers can watch the Hamilton movie starting July 3rd, 2020, at 3 a.m. Broadway shows have been canceled for the rest of 2020, sports are on hold, live music is almost non-existent, and new movie releases, in any setting, are hard to come by. So the release of the Hamilton movie is a bright light in an otherwise dim season for … [Read more...] about Stream Hamilton movie, with original Broadway cast, starting July 3
Every Broadway Star You Can Name Performs For Stephen Sondheim On His 90th Birthday
Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim is celebrating his 90th birthday, and we are all invited to the party! Take Me To the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration will be free to watch. The legend himself will be toasted with an all-star birthday concert, streaming live on Sunday, April 26th, 2020, at 8 p.m. Hosted by Raúl Esparza, Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration … [Read more...] about Every Broadway Star You Can Name Performs For Stephen Sondheim On His 90th Birthday
Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday at home with these virtual events and online resources
William Shakespeare's birthday is Thursday, April 23rd, 2020, and although we won't be gathering on this day to enjoy performances, there are still many ways to celebrate, thanks to Folger Shakespeare Library and Royal Shakespeare Company. There will be virtual Shakespeare birthday events, Shakespeare plays and Shakespeare-inspired movies to stream. There will also be fun things you can … [Read more...] about Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday at home with these virtual events and online resources
National Theatre at Home: free, streaming British plays
The National Theatre, in London, is closed, but they're streaming the best of British theatre, for free. Each Thursday, starting April 2nd, 2020, at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) they'll stream a play on their YouTube channel. The play will then be available to watch for a week. You can make a donation to help support the National Theatre, on their website. Also, please scroll down for our … [Read more...] about National Theatre at Home: free, streaming British plays
